Origin
North Stonington, CT
Late night in North Stonington on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Stonington, CT to West Hartford, CT
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
58.3 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Stonington, CT
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West Hartford, CT
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Trip Overview
This 58.3-mile drive from North Stonington to West Hartford, CT, will take approximately 1 hour and 9 minutes. With no highway driving, expect a local road experience that's ideal for a single-day trip. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $9. This route stays within the Northeast region, specifically Connecticut, so you won't encounter state line changes. It's a straightforward trip that offers a direct connection between these two Connecticut locations, perfect for a quick visit or transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Hollow Road | — | — |
| Norwich-Westerly Road | — | — |
| Stonington Road | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| Franklin Street | — | — |
| Bath Street | — | — |
| Broadway | — | — |
| Washington Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Rocky Hollow Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Stonington, CT and West Hartford, CT.
1
Start on Main Street
344 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on Rocky Hollow Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Rocky Hollow Road
3
Turn right onto Norwich-Westerly Road
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Norwich-Westerly Road
4
Continue on Stonington Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Stonington Road
5
Turn straight onto East Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Franklin Street
7 ft
·
Franklin Street
7
Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Street
148 ft
·
7 sec
·
Franklin Street
8
Turn left onto Bath Street
390 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bath Street
9
Continue on Broadway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
10
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
11
Turn left onto CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Willimantic, Hartford
37 mi
·
44 min
·
CT 2 West, CT 32 North: Willimantic, Hartford
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West, I 91 North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84 West, I 91 North
13
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward Asylum Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Asylum Street
15
Continue on Spring Street
371 ft
·
14 sec
·
Spring Street
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto Asylum Avenue
197 ft
·
3 sec
·
Asylum Avenue
17
Turn slight left onto Farmington Avenue
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Farmington Avenue
18
Turn right onto Dale Street
463 ft
·
24 sec
·
Dale Street
19
Turn right onto Brace Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Brace Road
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
289 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from North Stonington, CT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.39 one way
$18.77 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $10.33 | $20.65 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.16 | $22.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
West Hartford, CT
Late night in West Hartford on Sunday
Local time
12:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
41°F
Colchester, CT
29 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
30 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 9m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share. You'll be navigating a series of local roads, including Rocky Hollow Road, Norwich-Westerly Road, and Stonington Road. Given the nature of the drive, expect frequent turns and a pace dictated by local traffic and road conditions rather than high-speed travel. There isn't a particularly long uninterrupted stretch, making it a continuously engaging, albeit not fast, experience behind the wheel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Rocky Hollow Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from North Stonington, CT to West Hartford, CT is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Stonington, CT to West Hartford, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 58.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Stonington, CT to West Hartford, CT is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West Hartford, CT before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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